noun
- Plural of perimysium; the connective tissue sheaths that surround bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles) in skeletal muscle.
Usage: anatomy; medical; technical
Examples
- The perimysia help organize muscle fibers into functional units called fascicles.
- Damage to the perimysia can affect muscle function and flexibility.
- In histology, perimysia are visible as connective tissue layers between muscle bundles under a microscope.
- The perimysia contain blood vessels and nerves that supply the muscle fibers.
- Athletes with muscle injuries may experience inflammation in the perimysia.